Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1895 — Johnny’s Woe. [ARTICLE]

Johnny’s Woe.

Curly headed Johnny had a tear drop In his eye. Curly-headed Johnny couldn't speak without Ilona sigh. And the Christmas preparations that were ’round him everywhere Had not the least effect upon his melancholy air. *T»h, what’s the use of hanging up my stocking,” he would say; “There's nothing to look forward to for me on Christmas Day; He’ll scratch us off his program when he hitches up his team, For Santy needs a fireplace, and they heat our flat by steam.” —Washington Star.